stalwart

stal·wart  (stôlwrt)

adj.

1. Having or marked by imposing physical strength.

2. Firm and resolute; stout.

n.

1. One who is physically and morally strong.

2. One who steadfastly supports an organization or cause: party stalwarts.

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[Middle English, alteration of stalworth, from Old English stlwierthe, serviceable, probably alteration of *statholwierthe, steadfast : stathol, foundation; see staddle + weorth, valuable; see wer-² in Indo-European roots.]

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stalwart·ly adv.

stalwart·ness n.

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stalwart [stawl-wart]

Adjective

1. strong and sturdy

2. loyal and reliable

Noun

a hard-working and loyal supporter: local party stalwarts [Old English stǣlwirthe serviceable]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	stalwart - a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt) loyalist admirer, booster, protagonist, supporter, champion, friend - a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library"
Adj.	1.	stalwart - having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes" hardy, sturdy, stout robust - sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction; "a robust body"; "a robust perennial"
	2.	stalwart - dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts" stout resolute - firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; "stood resolute against the enemy"; "faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and unshakeable faith"
	3.	stalwart - used especially of persons; "a stalwart knight"; "a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army" stouthearted brave, courageous - possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; "Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring"- Herman Melville; "a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- William Wordsworth; "set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory"

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stalwart

adjective 1. loyal, faithful, strong, firm, true, constant, resolute, dependable, steadfast, true-blue, tried and true

adjective 2. strong, strapping, robust, athletic, vigorous, rugged, manly, hefty (informal) muscular, sturdy, stout, husky (informal) beefy (informal) lusty, sinewy, brawny << OPPOSITE puny

Translations

stalwart [ˈstɔːlwət] n → partidario/a incondicional

stalwart [ˈstɔːlwət] n → partisan m fidèle

stalwart [ˈstɔːlwət] adj → treu

stalwart [ˈstɔːlwət] n → membro fidato